Member News ~ September 10, 2026
Dates & Events:
Sept 12 - Time Traveler Tour: Danville Then and Now
The approximately one-hour tour will take participants on a journey through more than 200 years of Danville history, using historic photographs to connect the downtown of today with the people, buildings, businesses, and streetscapes of Danville’s past. The tour will start at 10 AM departing from the CVS parking lot in Danville. More Information
Sept 12 - Special America 250 train rides in Danville
Featuring NSHR 2238 (Semiquincentennial Locomotive). These rides will load at Danville Middle School, travel 30 minutes towards Bloomsburg, and return. NSHR will also be using NSHR 2238 in passenger rides on Saturday, September 12th, in conjunction with Danville Heritage Festival – with an emphasis on America’s 250th Celebrations. Departure times will be at 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4pm. Click on the link HERE for more information.
Sept 16 - Probate & Pizza with Cardinal Estate Planning
Whether you have been named as an executor, a beneficiary, or just want to know what to expect when your family has to settle your estate; there is something to learn for everyone. This workshop is open to the public, but registration is required as seats are limited.
Sept 16 - Board Game Night in Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Public Library is calling all board game enthusiasts! Looking to scratch your board game itch? Join them on Wednesdays at 6pm to learn a new game or revisit an old favorite. They've got Settlers of Catan, Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Exploding Kittens, Uno, and so much more! Players of all levels are welcome.
Sept 17 - SHRMA September Chapter Meeting
This month's meeting is titled "Leadership: Volunteerism and The Road to Inner Growth, Organizational Buy-In, and AI Influence". The meeting will take place at the CSIU (90 Lawton LN, Milton, PA 17847) at 7:45am - 10:00am. Breakfast begins at 7:15 am. SHRMA will be accepting professional clothing item donations. Click here to register.
Sept 20 - Dr. O's Ride For Victory
Sept 23 - Homeschool Hangout with the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
Looking for a fun way to bring your homeschool lessons to life? Join them for their Homeschool Hangout featuring Cold-Blooded Encounters with CDE Exotics from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m This event is for homeschool families in grades K–12.
Oct 22 - Domestic Violence Simulation
The Women's Center will be hosting a Domestic Violence Simulation: In Their Shoes at Commonwealth University to spread awareness during domestic violence month. This event will be taking place from 11am- 2pm in the Kehr Union Building 3rd Floor, Multicultural Center. Registration is required. Please see this flyer to register!
Announcements:
Talen Energy Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results, Raises 2026 Guidance
Knoebels Finishes Summer Season
Knoebels thanks you for an incredible summer of Fun, Food & Fantasy as they celebrated 100 years of Knoebels! Monday was their final day of daily operation, but our 100th season isn’t over yet. Check out their Fall Hours. September Hours: Saturdays (12, 19, 26): 12pm - 8pm & Sundays (13, 20, 27): 12pm - 7pm Hallo-Fun (October Weekends) Fridays (9, 16, 23, 30) 6pm - 10pm & Saturdays (10, 17, 24, 31): 2pm - 10pm & Sundays (11, 18, 25, Nov 1): 12pm - 6pm.
Sean Black State Farm & InnoTek Computer Consulting Partner for Wired for Good effort
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely:
Sept 10 through 20 - BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE BEGINS SEASON WITH CRY IT OUT
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble will open its 49th season with the play, Cry It Out by Molly Smith-Metzler, which will run from September 10th - 20th and then tour across the region from September 24th through October 3rd. Cry It Out follows the interlocking stories of three new mothers as they navigate expectations, work, finances, and sense-of-self. Performances start at 7:30 PM. There are evening performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with 2:00pm matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday. For additional information, visit https://www.bte.org/cry-it-out
Sept 12 - 48th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
The Danville Business Alliance (DBA) is welcoming the fall season with a full month of events celebrating Danville’s history, creativity, local businesses, and community spirit. September’s featured event is the 48th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, held in conjunction with the Danville Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This longtime community tradition brings artists, craftspeople, reenactments, vendors, entertainment, and family-friendly activities to Danville. Special America 250 train rides will also be offered as part of the festivities (departing from the Middle School), providing another memorable way to celebrate Pennsylvania’s history and Danville’s heritage.
Sept 20 - Trio Will Perform Works By Schubert, Dvorak, and Smetana at the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome classical ensemble Trio Bohemo on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Trio Bohémo, with Jan Vojtek (piano), Matouš Pěruška (violin), and Kristina Vocetková (cello), has swiftly emerged as a force on the international chamber music scene. For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by e-mail at lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu.
Sept 22 - State Farm Car Seat Checkup Event
Sean Black and Laurie Powell are teaming up with Geisinger and other local healthcare providers to host a kids car seat check event on Tuesday, September 22nd from 4p – 7p at the Geisinger Reichert Rd Facility. The event is free and open to the public. Susquehanna Kids will be providing resources for parents and activities for kids. For more information, click here!
Sept 24 - Free WEBINAR: 7 Most Frequently Asked Questions by Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
This webinar will focus on the 7 most common questions McKonly & Asbury receives from entrepreneurs and business owners, as it pertains to financial operations of their business. Partner David Blain, Partner Lindsay Young, and Senior Manager Zach McLaren will provide entrepreneurs and/or business owners with the answers and key information to help with a number of these frequently asked questions. Registration Link: WEBINAR: 7 Most Frequently Asked Questions Business Owners
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Opens Registration for 12th Annual Science Fair
Registration is now open for the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum’s 12th Annual Science Fair, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, at the Bloomsburg Fire Hall, 911 Market St., Bloomsburg. Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to design an original project, present their findings to local judges and compete for awards. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top overall performers in each grade. Students, parents and educators can register a project at https://bit.ly/bcmsciencefair12
Service 1st Federal Credit Union’s 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefits Two Local Organizations
Service 1st Federal Credit Union held its 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, August 28, at Frosty Valley Resort in Danville. During the tournament, Service 1st presented two local charities with donations totaling $68,000! Beneficiaries of the 32nd Annual Service 1st Charity Golf Tournament included For the Cause NEPA, located in Berwick, and the Bloomsburg Salvation Army Service Center, located in Bloomsburg. Since 1994, Service 1st’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament has raised over $860,500 to benefit area organizations.
SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Pennsylvania Businesses and Private Nonprofits - Columbia County
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans for those impacted by freeze April 20 – May 31. Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or other locally announced locations. Please contact the SBA’s Customer Service Center by email at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or by phone at 1-800-659-2955 for further assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.